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Never Don and Never Ron: The rest of the GOP field looks for a third lane
The 2024 Republican primary has long been billed as a two person race between Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. But in recent weeks, other GOP presidential hopefuls have been trying to carve out a third lane, doing so — in part — by portraying the two front runners as mere clones.
AP sources: Manhattan DA postpones Trump grand jury session
Manhattan prosecutors have postponed a scheduled grand jury session in the investigation into Donald Trump over hush money payments during his 2016 presidential campaign.
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Appeals court backs DOJ, forcing Trump attorney to aid documents probe
An appeals court on Wednesday rejected attempts by former President Trump’s legal team to challenge a Friday ruling ordering his attorney Evan Corcoran to produce documents related to the probe int…
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Russian jets have flown over U.S. base in Syria nearly every day in March
Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich told NBC News that Russian jets have violated the airspace of At Tanf Garrison roughly 25 times this month, including Wednesday.
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Ron DeSantis begins to highlight his differences from Trump
DeSantis noted in an interview that his own administration in Florida lacks "daily drama" and laughed off Trump's nickname for him, "Ron DeSanctimonious."
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Senate votes to keep 2001 authorization for war on terror
The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to continue congressional authorization for the use of military force in the global fight against terror, turning back an effort by Kentucky Sen.
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Judge approves ‘crime fraud exception’ in special counsel probe of Trump classified documents
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell required Trump lawyer Evan Corcoran to testify before the federal grand jury, a decision that has been appealed.
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Fox, Dominion argue over legal standards to prove defamation
Lawyers for Fox News and a voting machine company are tangling over the high bar to prove defamation in a $1.6 billion lawsuit that has embarrassed the conservative network over its airing of false claims related to the 2020 presidential election.
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Ukraine will ‘respond to every blow’ after deadly Russian attacks
Ukraine’s president says Russian attacks, which killed at least nine people, will not go unanswered.
Fox News attorneys claim in court executives had no direct participation in post-election broadcasts
Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News and its parent company for defamation connected to coverage of Trump's baseless 2020 election claims.
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‘War room’ mentality pervades Mar-a-Lago with possible Trump indictment looming
The former president doesn't want to be indicted, but he and his team see a potential political benefit if he is.
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Americans' faith in banks low after failures: AP-NORC poll
Only 10% of U.S. adults say they have significant confidence in the nation’s banks and financial institutions, a new poll finds.
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NY hush money grand jury will reconvene Thursday as Trump legal drama reaches fever pitch | CNN Politics
The extraordinary legal peril surrounding Donald Trump is reaching a fever pitch at the same time the former president is forging ahead in a 2024 Republican primary that is increasingly dominated by criminal investigations in New York, Washington and Atlanta.
www.cnn.comThe Legal Intricacies That Could Make or Break the Case Against Trump
It is the kind of case that emboldens prosecutors and mesmerizes juries: a celebrity defendant authorizing a secret payoff to cover up a tryst with a porn star. As the Manhattan district attorney’s office appears poised to seek an indictment of Donald Trump in just such a case, the former...
Oversight panel distances from Gaetz, Greene push to bring Tara Reade for interview
The House Oversight Committee is distancing itself from a push by Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to bring Tara Reade, who has accused President Biden of sexually assau…
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Trump calls DeSantis an 'average governor,' attacks his record on COVID-19 in latest volley
Former President Trump lashed out at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' record on the COVID-19 pandemic in the latest criticism of his top potential 2024 rival.
Trump lawyer ordered to turn over Mar-a-Lago case documents
A federal appeals court in a sealed order has directed a lawyer for Donald Trump to turn over to prosecutors documents in the investigation into the former president’s retention of classified records at his Florida estate.
apnews.comPoll: Signature DeSantis policies unpopular with Americans ahead of likely presidential run
If Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defeats former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, he may have a harder time winning the general election than his supporters expect, according to the latest Yahoo News/YouGov poll.
Dominion accuses Fox News of redacting 'embarrassing' materials in defamation case
Dominion Voting Systems accused Fox News on Wednesday of improperly redacting materials that the network was forced to hand over as part of Dominion's defamation lawsuit.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's ties to billionaire George Soros are not as close as Republicans claim
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's ties to billionaire George Soros are under Republican scrutiny as an indictment of Donald Trump is looming.
Republican senators grill military on DEI goals amid recruitment challenges
Republican senators grilled U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Army officials on Wednesday about the military's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion training and policies amid recruitment challenges.
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With Trump facing legal peril, DeSantis steps out and sharpens attacks | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has stylized himself as a political brawler willing to take on all comers, from Disney and the corporate media to high school students wearing masks.
www.cnn.comDeSantis-aligned PAC staffs up, brings on Ted Cruz’s campaign manager
The move is the latest indication of a run to come, and a bruising one at that.
www.politico.comAppeals court backs DOJ, forcing Trump attorney to aid documents probe
An appeals court on Wednesday rejected attempts by former President Trump’s legal team to challenge a Friday ruling ordering his attorney Evan Corcoran to produce documents related to the probe int…
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US review of Afghanistan withdrawal to be released in April
The White House says it plans to release next month the results of the long-delayed government review of the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Appeals court rules that Trump attorney Evan Corcoran must testify in special counsel's documents probe
A court has rejected former President Trump's effort to block Trump attorney Evan Corcoran from having to testify in the special counsel's classified documents probe.
Cruz proposes constitutional amendment to stop Supreme Court-packing
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a constitutional amendment in the Senate on Wednesday to cap the Supreme Court at nine justices, in a bid to squash the desire among some Democrats to expand the …
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Silicon Valley Bank leaders "failed badly," Fed Chair Jerome Powell says
Fed Chair slams the executives who were leading the regional bank when it collapsed, while insisting it was a one-off event.
www.cbsnews.comState Department ends ‘assignment restrictions’ policy that some called discriminatory
The restrictions prevented certain staffers from being posted to countries where they have family ties.
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Trump fires back as DeSantis escalates 2024 feud: 'My fault, I put him there'
Former President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) after the governor criticized him in a recent interview.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAs Chatbots Spread, Conservatives Dream About a Right-Wing Response
When ChatGPT exploded in popularity as a tool using artificial intelligence to draft complex texts, David Rozado decided to test its potential for bias. A data scientist in New Zealand, he subjected the chatbot to a series of quizzes, searching for signs of political orientation. The results...
TikTok CEO to tell Congress the app is safe and secure and should not be banned
In his first appearance before Congress, CEO Shou Zi Chew will argue that banning TikTok would hurt small businesses and silence "the voices of over 150 million Americans."
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Presidential waiting game: GOP hopefuls hold off campaigns
At this point during the last presidential election in 2020, more than 15 Democrats had jumped into their party’s open presidential race.
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Arkansas bans transgender people from using school bathrooms that match gender identity
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice.
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Fed raises key rate by quarter-point despite bank turmoil
The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system.
apnews.comThe Pentagon prepares for its next battle: GOP accusations of 'wokeness'
Practice sessions, talking points and binders loaded with facts are all part of DoD's planned counteroffensive.
www.politico.comWhere is the GOP budget proposal? House Republicans face time crunch with looming deadline
Despite House Republicans grilling the administration for answers on President Joe Biden's budget plan, they have yet to share their own proposal.
Trump lashes out at DeSantis over Piers Morgan interview
Former President Trump on Wednesday took a swing at Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) after the Florida governor knocked him in an interview with Fox Nation’s Piers Morgan, another clash between the…
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Senate committee punts vote on Biden's pick to head up FAA
The nomination for Phil Washington, who is currently CEO of Denver International Airport, has been in question since he was first nominated last year, with some Republicans arguing that he lacks relevant aviation experience.
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Former aide says Trump has ‘learned nothing’ from Jan. 6
A former Trump White House aide lamented Tuesday that former President Trump has “learned nothing” from the events of Jan. 6, 2021, after he urged supporters to protest his potential in…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 393
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 393rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Ukraine hit with deadly strikes after China's Xi leaves Moscow; Zelenskyy visits frontline city Bakhmut
Chinese President Xi Jinping left Moscow on Wednesday morning after a three-day visit to the Russian capital that produced mixed results for the allies.
VP Biden's office tried to quash Bloomberg story about Hunter Biden at his firm's request, emails show
The office of then-Vice President Joe Biden tried to quash a Bloomberg story at Hunter Biden’s firm’s request that painted the younger Biden in a negative light, emails show.
120 leaders invited to Biden's 2nd Summit for Democracy
The Biden administration has extended invitations to 120 global leaders for next week’s Summit for Democracy, including to representatives from eight countries that weren’t invited to the White House’s inaugural summit in 2021.
apnews.comDeSantis criticizes 'daily drama' of Trump's leadership style, ratcheting up growing tensions
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a swipe at Donald Trump's chaotic management style during an interview with British media personality Piers Morgan.
Slovakia gets U.S. helicopter offer after sending jets to Ukraine
The United States has offered to sell Slovakia 12 new Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopters at a two-thirds discount after Bratislava sent its retired MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad said on Wednesday.
Playbook PM: Waiting game drags on for Trump indictment
And a Senate committee punts on Biden's FAA pick.
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Sens. Booker, Warnock press big bank CEOs to pause overdraft fees after SVB failure
Sens. Booker and Warnock say overdraft and nonsufficient fund fees are causing hardship for Americans who relied on SVB and Signature Bank for payments.
The leaks in DOJ's case against Trump 'make a mockery of the system': legal expert
Jonathan Turley says the leaks in the cases against former President Trump are "deeply troubling" and a continuation of a “pattern of selective leaks that are designed to influence public opinion.”
Analysis: China's sway over Russia grows amid Ukraine fight
At one point during this week's Kremlin meetings, Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladimir Putin that they were driving global changes unseen in more than a century.
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Michigan GOP faces backlash for tweet tying gun reform to Holocaust | CNN Politics
The Michigan Republican Party sparked criticism Wednesday after the organization used imagery from the Holocaust to argue against what it says are Democrats' restrictive gun proposals.
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Court rejects Trump’s urgent bid to keep lawyer’s records from special counsel
The ruling effectively permits the Justice Department to circumvent Trump’s attorney-client privilege after a lower-court judge found that the documents likely contain evidence of a crime.
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Federal prosecutors reveal Proud Boys witness was informant
A lawyer for one of the former Proud Boys leaders charged with seditious conspiracy says federal prosecutors have revealed that a defense witness was secretly acting as a government informant for nearly two years after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.
apnews.comWith few good tools, Biden needs new law to ban TikTok, experts say
The Biden administration is under pressure to ban popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, but any such move likely hinges on passage of a new law that bolsters the government's authority to regulate speech, experts said. Pressure is mounting from lawmakers and national security hawks to...
Blinken dismisses Xi-Putin ties as ‘marriage of convenience’
Top US diplomat expresses doubt that deepening relations between Beijing and Moscow are based on ‘conviction’.
Not just Ukraine: GOP splinters on Iraq war repeal
Gone are Republicans' uniformly hawkish days under George W. Bush — party support to repeal war powers reflects a GOP that has grown more non-interventionist.
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Trump fights claims he misled attorney as court weighs effort to force testimony
Former President Trump railed against reports he misled the attorney representing him in the Mar-a-Lago probe as a court set a series of overnight deadlines in a battle to determine whether the att…
thehill.comMichigan GOP faces backlash for tweet tying gun reform to Holocaust | CNN Politics
The Michigan Republican Party sparked criticism Wednesday after the organization used imagery from the Holocaust to argue against what it says are Democrats' restrictive gun proposals.
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Oil exec held for 5 years in Venezuela sues Citgo for $100M
One of the six oil executives with a Texas-based company who was imprisoned five years in Venezuela is suing his company for $100 million
Democratic Senators Urge The Biden Administration To Go After Ultrawealthy Tax Dodgers
The lawmakers argue that the Treasury Department could take immediate action against blatant tax avoidance schemes without waiting for Congress.
Here's what Trump's possible arrest in New York could look like
Trump would be the first ex-U.S. president to face criminal charges if a New York grand jury indicts him over a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.
Jill Biden: It's time for men to step up for women's rights
First lady Jill Biden used a Women’s History Month event at the White House to call on men to step up and fight to protect women’s rights.
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Schumer declines to state confidence in Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday declined to say whether he has confidence in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) ahead of an expected indictment of former Preside…
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Can Trump still become president if he's convicted of a crime or found liable in a civil case?
There is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
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Putin, Xi pledge friendship but talks yield no Ukraine breakthrough
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin emerged from two days of talks on Tuesday with warm words of friendship between China and Russia and joint criticism of the West, but no sign of a diplomatic breakthrough over Ukraine.
Asian shares decline after Fed hints rate hikes may end soon
Asian shares are mostly lower after the Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate, while noting the end may be near for its economy-crunching rate hikes.
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Conservative coalition takes aim at Biden’s IRS-run tax preparation service
A coalition of conservative groups led by Americans for Tax Reform are calling on lawmakers to block the creation of a government-run tax preparation service or a “direct file” tax return system, a…
thehill.comSenate GOP populists push Republican colleagues to back railway regulations, arguing 'their voters' are the most affected by disasters
The train derailment in East Palestine is giving the Senate GOP's handful of self-styled populists an opening to push the party in their direction.
Shift in San Francisco politics serves as warning from Asian American voters to Democrats in 2024 | CNN Politics
Allene Jue used to vote in a simple, rapid manner -- scan the names on the ballot and pick the Asian sounding names.
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Russia boosts defences near Japan amid US row over Asia Pacific
Moscow’s move comes after high-level visits by rivals China and Japan to both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Tucker Carlson backtracks on private texts saying he hates Trump: 'I love Trump'
"I’m enraged that my private texts were pulled,” Carlson said during an appearance on WABC radio.
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DeSantis says Taiwan a 'critical interest' to America, China 'more powerful' than Putin and Russia
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Taiwan was a "critical interest" to the U.S., and that China was a greater threat to America than Russia.
TikTok creators, some U.S. Democratic lawmakers oppose ban on app
TikTok creators and three U.S. Democratic Party lawmakers on Wednesday said they opposed any potential ban on the Chinese-owned short video sharing app that is used by more than 150 million Americans.
Bipartisan support emerges for Senate railroad safety bill
A bipartisan consensus that Congress should act to toughen regulations on railroads is emerging in the U.S. Senate. The Senate Commerce Committee is examining a fiery hazardous train derailment last month on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
Republicans’ best hope for Wisconsin Senate is a Trump critic
Senior Republicans are eager to find a candidate who can bring back the independent and moderate Republican voters they lost in 2020 and 2022.
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Sen. Kennedy’s question on legal procedure stumps Biden judicial nominee in front of Senate committee
Kato Crews, President Biden's nominee for district judge in Colorado, was stumped by questioning from Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., over a legal procedure called a "Brady motion."
Trump's potential indictment caps decades of legal scrutiny
For 40 years, former President Donald Trump has navigated a flurry of legal investigations without ever facing criminal charges. That record may soon come to an end.
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Fake AI images of ‘Trump arrest’ hit internet
Fabricated images of former President Trump being arrested are circulating social media as the country prepares for his possible indictment this week. The images, created using artificial intellige…
thehill.comClimate advocates say the oceans are overlooked in climate change. Biden's new action plan would change that.
President Biden released a climate action plan to protect the ocean and help combat the climate crisis. Advocates say it comes not a minute too soon.
Treasury guidance on electric vehicle tax credit due next week
Domestic content measures were critical to winning the support of Joe Manchin, who made it a priority for the law to develop a U.S. EV supply chain and end the industry's dependence on Chinese suppliers.
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As Ramadan approaches, Muslims discuss things they wish you knew about the holy month
With Islam being the world's fastest-growing religion, there's a lot left to learn about the holy month of Ramadan, a very sacred time for Muslims around the globe.
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HHS chief 'unfamiliar' with reports that agency can’t contact 85,000 unaccompanied migrant kids
The head of Health and Human Services says that he is not familiar with reported stats that the agency has been unable to contact 85,000 unaccompanied children.
Trump indictment: Trump faces some 2 dozen counts, including felonies, sources say
Donald Trump has become the first former U.S. president to be indicted.
Prince William makes surprise visit to soldiers near Poland's border with Ukraine
His trip was kept under wraps until he arrived, and he plans to stay for two days.
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Mystery surrounds possible Trump indictment
Former President Trump set off a frenzy a few days ago when he declared – without any official word – that he would be arrested on Tuesday, but the case against him in Manhattan has yet to turn up …
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Lebanese take to streets as anger over economic meltdown grows
Security forces fire tear gas at protesting crowds rallying in Beirut against worsening economic conditions.
Big jump in migrants crossing Panama's dangerous Darien Gap
Panama's government estimates 50,000 migrants crossed the treacherous Darien Gap linking Colombia and Panama in the first two months of 2023.
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Fox News reporter hugs son on camera as he leaves site of Denver school shooting
A Fox News reporter hugged her son on camera as he came out of a Denver high school where a shooting occurred on Wednesday. Alicia Acuna, a reporter for the station’s Denver bureau, was repor…
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2 school employees shot by student who was required to be patted down each day: Police
A student who was required to be patted down at the start of each school day allegedly shot and wounded two school administrators at East High School in Denver.
Bank of England raises rates, says inflation set to fade
The bank's nine rate-setters voted 7-2 in favour of a 25 basis-point increase in Bank Rate to 4.25%.
Latest California storm leaves 5 dead from fallen trees in Bay area
The latest bout of harsh, wintry weather to lash California drifted into neighboring states of the Desert Southwest on Wednesday as authorities reported at least five storm-related deaths in and around San Francisco, all from fallen trees.
Tied to Trump: New York DA's actions have some Republicans rallying to the former president
After the 2022 midterms, political observers thought many congressional Republicans would finally abandon former President Donald Trump. A pending indictment may change that.
DeSantis on Trump’s nickname for him: I kind of like it, ‘it’s got a lot of vowels’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said in a recent interview that he “kind of” likes former President Trump’s “Ron DeSanctimonious” nickname for him. “I don’t know how to spell the sanctimonious one. I…
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How Iraq has changed, and how the war changed people, 20 years after the U.S.-led invasion
U.S. troops left in 2011 but returned as the country was gripped by sectarian bloodshed and the rise of ISIS, and Iraqis struggle to believe the nightmare is over.
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Body found near Denver high school shooting suspect's car
A sheriff said that a body was found Wednesday night during a search in the Colorado woods near where they had found an abandoned car that belonged to a 17-year-old student accused of shooting two administrators at his Denver high school earlier in the day.
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McConnell eager to return to Senate as he recovers from fall, senators say
McConnell was discharged from the hospital last week and is continuing his recovery at an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
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More Americans think Trump should face charges in hush money scandal: poll
More Americans than not believe that former President Trump should face charges in the Manhattan district attorney’s investigation into a hush money payment he made before the 2016 election, …
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Jack Daniel's whiskey and poop-themed dog toy meet in trademark clash at Supreme Court
Jack Daniel's argues VIP Products infringed on its trademarks and trade dress with its "Bad Spaniel" dog toy line.
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Kirby calls Russian pilot who hit US drone an 'idiot'
White House national security spokesman John Kirby called the pilot who downed a U.S. drone last week "an idiot" on Wednesday. The comment comes after Russia rewarded the pilot for downing the drone.
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‘How did this happen?’: The Fed's Powell on SVB and where the economy is headed
The Fed's rate hike comes shortly after the stunning collapse of two banks shook the financial system and sparked a major government intervention.
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Palestinians and Israelis clash at UN over Netanyahu actions
The Palestinians and Israel have clashed over the future intentions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far right-wing government at a U.N. Security Council meeting.
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How Xi and Putin's new friendship could test the US | CNN Politics
As two autocrats traded tributes over a feast of quail, venison, Siberian white salmon and pomegranate sorbet, China and Russia seemed to conjure the anti-Western compact the US has long feared.
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Proud Boys attorneys: Informant had contact with defense team, defendants
It’s the latest wrench in the seditious conspiracy trial, which has stretched into its fourth month and is the most significant to emerge from the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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Saudi, UAE investors plan to invest in SpaceX - The Information
A unit of Saudi Arabia's investment fund and an Abu Dhabi-based company are planning to invest in a multi-billion dollar funding round for Elon Musk-led SpaceX, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Immigration fuels record-high population growth in Canada
Canada’s population surged by more than 1 million in the past year, the largest spike since post-World War II baby boom.
Siding with Starbucks, House Republicans probe federal labor agency
A congressional committee has issued a subpoena for documents to the National Labor Relations Board, alleging its officials engaged in misconduct in union elections.
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TikTok sends influencers to Washington as its troubles grow
TikTok is ramping up a public relations campaign to fend off the possibility of a nationwide ban by the Biden administration.
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One of the 'CITGO 6' sues CITGO for $100M in damages | CNN Politics
Tomeu Vadell, one of the so-called "CITGO 6" who was detained in Venezuela for nearly five years, is suing the petroleum company that previously employed him for more than $100 million in damages, according to a lawsuit filed in Harris County, Texas, district court Tuesday.
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'Catastrophic level of water': Central California battles farmland flooding
As the snowpack on the Sierra Nevada mountains melt, flooding in the Central Valley will remain a concern for weeks and months to come, experts say.
Brazil watchdog demands Bolsonaro cede jewels gifted to him by Saudis
A Brazilian government watchdog is giving former President Jair Bolsonaro five working days to return to authorities a set of jewels he received from Saudi Arabia in 2021.
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Young Americans are once again switching up how they date
Story at a glance A new survey found young adults are more likely than their older counterparts to say they were once friends with their partner before becoming romantically involved. The rise of s…
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Top California Dem defends controversial no vote on bill to increase penalties for sexual assault
A California Democrat who helped kill a Republican-backed bill that would've increased criminal penalties for sexual assault explained his decision amid widespread backlash.
'No legitimate basis' for 2021 DOJ memo on school board threats, House GOP alleges in new report | CNN Politics
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee claim in a new report that local law enforcement pushback to a memo issued by Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2021 on threats to school boards around the country supports their conclusion that there was "no legitimate basis" for the directive.
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New fentanyl targeting operation already has stopped 900 pounds from entering US: DHS
New fentanyl targeting operation already has stopped 900lbs from entering US: DHS
Skier 'deteriorated' after Gwyneth Paltrow crash, court hears
Doctors testified that Terry Sanderson lost his "high energy" after the 2016 collision on the Utah slopes.
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UN warns 'vampiric overconsumption' is draining world's water
The United Nations used its first conference on water security in almost half a century on Wednesday to exhort governments to better manage one of humanity's shared resources.
SEC charges Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul with crypto violations
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul and six other celebrities for violating investor-protection laws by promoting cryptocurrencies without disclosing they we…
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Can Trump still run for president? Your top indictment questions, answered | CNN Politics
Could he still run for president? Why did the adult-film star case move before any of the ones about protecting democracy? How could you possibly find an impartial jury? Here are answers to some of the questions about the indictment of former President Donald Trump.
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Schumer backs Biden appeals court nominee despite Democratic scrutiny
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) supports President Joe Biden’s nominee to a federal appeals court despite outcry from some Democrats over his signature on a legal brief defending an abortion restriction in New Hampshire.
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TikTok ban would be 'a slap in the face' to young Democratic voters, activists warn
Gen Z voters lean overwhelmingly Democratic, but some Democrats warn they'll stay home if the White House bans their favorite app.
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Mom who lost son after dangerous TikTok challenge speaks out against the media giant | Fox News Video
Annie McGrath speaks out on the dangers of online challenges targeting children on 'The Story.'
Dems play it cool on Trump's legal jeopardy
The looming potential indictment of the GOP presidential frontrunner didn't even come up at the weekly meeting of the party's Senate leaders.
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Red Cross finds deteriorating conditions for Colombia’s civilians
As armed groups continue to jostle for power, the Red Cross reports a six-year high in civilians injured by explosives.
Warren steps up criticism of Powell following rate hike, says he is ‘dangerous’ to serve as Fed chair
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) stepped up her criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell following the Fed’s most recent interest rate hike Wednesday, saying that he is a “dangerous man” …
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Bank failures deepen debt ceiling stalemate on Capitol Hill as the clock ticks
There's no sign of progress on how to avert an economically catastrophic debt default.
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Georgia House and Senate in power struggle over budget
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Senate on Tuesday rolled out a budget that would slice $87 million from the state's public universities in a power struggle with the House over hospital funding and permitting.
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North Korea doesn't appear poised for imminent nuclear test, US official says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un does not appear poised to carry out a nuclear test during U.S.-South Korea military exercises, but the United States is staying vigilant, the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency said on Wednesday.
Powell and Yellen give diverging answers on guarantees for bank deposits
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen gave diverging answers to questions about whether the government would guarantee bank deposits over the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's limit.
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China's Xi leaves Russia after giving Putin a major boost, but no public promise of weapons
Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow was a big boost for Putin as he faces an arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, but what he probably really wants are rockets and ammunition.
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Trump plunges GOP into more turmoil with legal troubles
Former President Trump is plunging Republican lawmakers into more turmoil over his legal troubles, setting them on edge by calling for mass protests in case he is arrested by Manhattan District Att…
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US speeds up delivery of Abrams tanks, could be in Ukraine by fall
The U.S. is speeding up delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Patriot missiles could be in Ukraine in coming weeks
What the Fed rate increase means for your credit card bill
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its key rate by another quarter point Wednesday, bringing it to the highest level in 15 years as part of an ongoing effort to ease inflation by making borrowing more expensive.
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5 killed, train derailed as 'bomb cyclone' hits California
Five people were killed when trees fell on their cars in the Bay Area.
A Republican lawmaker asked a lesbian colleague if she was a 'pedophile' during a debate over an equity and inclusion bill
Republican Rep. Robert Quattrocchi asked Rep. Rebecca Kislak if she was a "pedophile" during a Rhode Island House hearing on equity.
Honduras denies demanding $2.5 bln in Taiwan aid before China announcement
Honduras denied on Wednesday it had demanded $2.5 billion in aid from Taiwan before its announcement to seek to open relations with China, instead saying the country had repeatedly requested Taiwan buy Honduran public debt.
Must work well with ChatGPT: Employers are posting more jobs involving AI tools
Data from major job boards shows many businesses in fields from real estate to fundraising are eager to hire people who can help integrate the emerging technology into routine tasks.
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Kansas lawmakers near approval of 'born alive' abortion bill
A Kansas proposal based on the claim that providers leave infants to die when they're born during abortions is nearing legislative approval.
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Trump allies accuse DeSantis of ‘lashing out’ because of falling poll numbers
Donald Trump’s allies are hitting back at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) after he leveled some of his most direct criticism yet at the former president in a Monday interview with television host Pie…
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TikTok CEO faces intense questioning from House committee amid growing calls for ban
CEO Shou Zi Chew struggled to convince skeptical lawmakers that the app protects user data as momentum builds for banning the app over national security concerns.
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Immigration fuels Canada's largest population growth of over 1 million
The unprecedented surge in numbers is largely due to immigration, the government says.
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Families of jailed Tunisian politicians want UK to sanction Saied
Families call for sanctions on Tunisian officials, including Saeid, after a wave of arrests of opposition figures.
The minimum wage fight that will define the decade
After inflation rocketed upward last year, those pushing for higher minimum wages see a new opening to gain ground on raising worker pay.
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Sens. Rick Scott, Elizabeth Warren propose to replace the Fed’s internal watchdog
Following Silicon Valley Bank’s recent banking collapse, Republican Rick Scott and Democrat Elizabeth Warren unveiled a new Federal Reserve oversight bill.
IOC's Bach defends Russia stance amid pro-Ukraine protest
ESSEN, Germany (AP) — International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach defended his organization's efforts to create a pathway for Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to competition in a speech in his home country of Germany which took place amid a pro-Ukraine protest Wednesday.
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White House won't answer questions about Chinese energy company paying Biden family
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dodged questions Wednesday about a Chinese energy company issuing payments to multiple members of President Joe Biden's family.
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Kansas House of Representatives passes bill requiring care for infants 'born alive' after abortion
The Kansas House of Representatives passed a bill requiring physicians to provide care for infants who survive abortions.
Trump widens lead over DeSantis in 2024 GOP presidential nomination showdown: poll
A second straight national poll indicates that former President Trump is building a lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race.
Marcos says new military bases with US to be 'scattered' around the Philippines
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Wednesday that four new military bases under a defense agreement with the U.S. would be located in various parts of the Philippines, including in a province facing the South China Sea.
Family of Florida cheerleader stabbed 114 times by teen speaks at sentencing hearing
“Aiden Fucci didn’t just take Tristyn’s life that day, he took everything from us," Tristyn Bailey’s sister said. He faces life in prison for the May 2021 crime.
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Ramen noodles and drained savings: FEC weighs allowing candidates to use political cash to pay themselves bigger salaries | CNN Politics
Federal regulators are weighing allowing federal candidates boost the amount of political cash they can use to pay themselves salaries. Supporters say it would encourage more working-class Americans and caregivers to run. Critics say it could open the door to grift.
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Fed raises interest rates 0.25%, intensifying inflation fight despite banking fears
The twin economic challenges posed a dilemma for the Federal Reserve.
U.S. judge orders $1.68 bln payout to families over 1983 Beirut bombing
A federal judge in New York ordered Iran's central bank and a European intermediary on Wednesday to pay out $1.68 billion to family members of troops killed in the 1983 car bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Lebanon.
Israeli minister insults UAE as Arab-Israeli accords turn acrimonious
Israel's transportation minister, Miri Regev, targeted the United Arab Emirates with a barb that sent her colleagues scrambling to protect relations with one of Israel’s most important Gulf Arab partners.
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North Carolina House passes bill limiting racial teachings
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Republican-controlled House passed a previously vetoed proposal Wednesday to restrict how teachers can discuss certain racial topics that some lawmakers have equated to “ critical race theory.”
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Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape's federal trial date is set
David DePape, the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi inside he and Nancy’s San Francisco home last year, has a federal trial date set for October.
China’s Xi tells Putin of ‘changes not seen for 100 years’
President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin bid each other farewell after talks in Moscow.
Texas bills to fund private school set off heated debate among parents and teachers
Parents, educators and activists sounded off about a package of bills that would provide public funding for private and religious schooling while prohibiting public school educators from providing instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation at all grade levels.
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Virginia police recapture two inmates in IHOP after escaping jail
Police in Newport News, Virginia, recaptured two inmates in an IHOP after they escaped from jail by digging a hole through a wall.
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White House raises ‘grave concerns’ over passage of anti-LGBTQ law in Uganda
The White House on Wednesday condemned the passage of a law by Uganda’s parliament that would impose severe punishments on individuals who identify as LGBTQ and raised the possibility of econ…
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Republicans are looking for Senate candidates who are filthy rich
Democrats have been out-raising Republicans in the past two cycles. Republicans have come up with a possible solution.
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Stephen Smith's death is being investigated as a homicide, officials confirm
The teenager's body was found on a rural road near the Murdaugh family's South Carolina estate in 2015.
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Michigan GOP slammed for comparing gun reform to Holocaust
The Michigan Republican Party's social media posts are being called “hateful” and “ignorant” for comparing gun reform to the Holocaust.
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Blinken calls on European governments to detain Vladimir Putin if he visits, turn him over to ICC
Secretary of State Antony Blinken encouraged European nations to detain Russian President Vladimir Putin and turn him over to authorities if he were to visit their country.
Florida becomes 4th red state to expand school-choice options this year | CNN Politics
Riding the so-called "parental rights" movement, more Republican-led states are changing the way they fund K-12 education, making it easier for families to use taxpayer dollars to send their children to private schools.
www.cnn.comPowell’s inflation war faces unforeseen obstacle: collapsing banks
Democrats, fearing job losses, call for a pause as the banking industry's woes further threaten the economy.
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Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul hit with SEC charges over crypto scheme
Eight stars including Soulja Boy did not disclose payments for touting cryptocurrencies, the SEC says.
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5 deaths reported in California storms; rare tornado near Los Angeles tears off roofs
The rare and violent weather came amid a strong late-season Pacific storm that brought damaging winds and more rain and snow to saturated California.
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DeSantis to expand 'Don't Say Gay' law to all grades
The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades. The proposal is scheduled for a vote next month before the state Board of Education and has been put forth by state Education Department, both of...
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Republicans press Biden admin on its false oil, gas permitting claims
A coalition of GOP lawmakers is demanding answers from a top Biden official after the administration quietly admitted its oft-used fossil fuel permitting figure was inaccurate.
US firms 'more negative' about doing business in China
Five years since the trade war started, American firms seem less inclined to invest in China.
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Transgender athlete takes first place in women's NYC cycling race
A transgender athlete took first place this weekend in an amateur New York City female cycling race.
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US says China has no reason to step up aggressive activity due to Taiwan’s stopovers in the US
The Biden administration is stressing that Taiwan’s stopovers in the United States should not be a reason for China to step up activity in the Taiwan Strait.
U.S. flies migrants caught at Canada border to Texas in deterrence effort
U.S. authorities have been flying migrants caught illegally crossing the U.S.-Canada border to Texas as part of a deterrence effort to tackle a rise in crossings, according to authorities, flight records and a Reuters witness.
World Bank puts cost of rebuilding Ukraine at $411 billion
A new World Bank report puts the cost of Ukraine’s recovery and rebuilding from Russia’s invasion at $411 billion over the next decade.
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Blinken says cartels control parts of Mexico, as AMLO downplays fentanyl smuggling
Secretary of State Antony Blinken affirmed on Wednesday that Mexican drug cartels control parts of the country, not the Mexican government, in response to questions.
U.S. isn't considering 'blanket insurance' for bank deposits, Yellen says
The treasury secretary made the comments at a Senate hearing and was asked about the Biden administration’s efforts to protect depositors and prevent bank runs.
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U.S. issues rare rebuke of Israel over West Bank settlements
Israel’s ambassador to Washington was asked to come to the State Department on Tuesday, where the U.S. protested changes to Israeli law that would allow new settlement building in the northern West Bank.
www.nbcnews.comUkraine: Russia hits apartments and dorm, killing civilians
Russia has stepped up its missile and drone attacks against Ukraine, killing students and other civilians, in a violent followup to dueling high-level diplomatic missions aimed at bringing peace after 13 months of war.
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Pressure builds on Mexican government following military's seizure of US company's property: 'Unacceptable'
The Mexican government is facing increasing pressure from a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers to withdraw its military from an Alabama-based company's property in the country.
FAA issues safety alert to key airline personnel
The FAA held an impromptu safety summit last week to address whether flight regulations should be changed. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the country’s air system was skirting disaster.
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ChatGPT bug leaked users' conversation histories
Social media users had shared images of chat histories with AI conversations they said were not theirs.
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'Tiger King' Joe Exotic runs for president from prison, Libertarian Party says he shouldn't be taken seriously
Joe "Exotic" Maldonado, famously known as "The Tiger King," launched a 2024 campaign for president from prison, but Libertarians are not taking it seriously.
Iraq War veterans reflect on struggles, pain
"Nightline" spoke with Iraq war veterans 20 years after they were among the first troops deployed to the conflict.
GOP says Garland and Biden 'colluded' to silence critics during 2021 election
House Republicans said Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Biden administration “colluded” with the National School Boards Association in an effort aimed at “silencing the critics” of Democratic education policies ahead of the 2021 Virginia governor’s race.
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The Hill hears Moderna out
CEO Stéphane Bancel is expected to defend the company’s plans to sharply raise the price of its Covid vaccine.
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Former GOP Senate candidate livid after Air Force failed to notify him about release of his military records
Robert “Eli” Bremer is livid over the Air Force's failure to notify him about the branch's improper release of his military records, which he first learned of this week.
California could become the 1st state to ban caste discrimination
In what could be a watershed moment in the caste equity movement, a state Senate bill aims to clarify discrimination laws to explicitly protect caste.
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UK says no nuclear escalation in Ukraine after row over depleted uranium munitions
Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Wednesday there was no nuclear escalation in the Ukraine war after Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised Britain for supplying depleted uranium tank munitions to Ukrainian forces.
Into the ‘lion’s den’: Questions the TikTok CEO will face from Congress today over a possible ban
The video-sharing app's chief executive will testify to US lawmakers in a much-anticipated grilling.
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Harvard journal accepts left-wing paper accusing fossil fuel industry of homicide
A forthcoming academic paper argues that prosecutors must consider charging fossil fuel companies with homicide as a result of their emissions output and impact on health.
Dick Van Dyke hit a block wall while driving in Malibu, authorities say
The comedian, 97, best known for "Mary Poppins" and the "Dick Van Dyke Show," sustained moderate injuries, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
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What to do with your money now that the Fed just raised rates for the ninth time | CNN Business
After two weeks of banking turmoil, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday continued its bid to beat down inflation by raising its key interest rate again, the ninth such hike over the past year.
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US offers Slovakia a dozen new military helicopters as compensation for supplying Ukraine with a fleet of jets
In a deal worth $1 billion, Slovakia plans to provide Ukraine fighter jets worth $340 million. In return, the United States plans to give Slovakia 12 new military helicopters.
Price hikes are double whammy for pet owners who are crushed by inflation | CNN Business
As head of PAWS Atlanta, Joe Labriola can get a good sense of the region's economic well-being from the day-to-day activity of the city's oldest no-kill animal shelter.
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Powell walks the tightrope
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The tech watchdog that raised alarms about social media is warning about AI
Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin, two of the co-founders of the Center for Humane Technology, spoke with Lester Holt about their concerns around the emergence of new forms of AI.
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Air Force confirms 2 more Republican candidates whose records were improperly accessed
The U.S. Air Force on Friday confirmed the names of two more Republican candidates whose military records were improperly accessed by a Democratic Party-aligned research firm.
LA mayor opens City Hall to host talks to end disruptive school strike
Bass had taken a more low-profile role in trying to end walkout in America's second-largest city.
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The Camaro is about to drive off into the sunset, GM says
The automaker plans to stop making the current generation early next year but says a successor may be in the works.
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NTSB chair says trains need more image and audio recorders after Ohio derailment
Jennifer Homendy said audio and video recorders in train locomotive cabs “are essential for helping investigators determine the cause of an accident."
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Barriers to Native American gun purchases lowered in bipartisan House bill
Reps. Dusty Johnson and Mary Peltola are leading the effort to expand firearms access to people living on tribal lands.
Bill to prevent spying by smart fridges advances to Senate floor
Legislation to ban spying by refrigerators is just a vote by the full Senate away from becoming law.
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Denver police hunting for student suspected of shooting two school administrators
Denver police are searching for a teenager who allegedly shot two school administrators at a high school in the city on Wednesday, after the student fled the scene. The shooting at East High School…
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'Blue wall' Democrats urge the White House to give Chicago the 2024 DNC convention
"We cannot afford to overlook the Midwest,” Democrats, including Govs. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, argue in a letter first obtained by NBC News.
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Ecumenical patriarch: Russian Church shares blame for 'crimes' in Ukraine
The spiritual head of the world's Orthodox Christians said on Wednesday that Russia's powerful Orthodox Church shared responsibility for the conflict in Ukraine but that he stood ready to help in Russia's postwar "spiritual regeneration".
Authorities identify 'girl with the scorpion tattoo' found dead in New York City more than 30 years ago
Investigators revealed they identified Christine Belusko of Morris County, New Jersey, nearly two years ago, in April 2021.
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Operation Blue Lotus at Mexico border leads DHS to mass fentanyl seizures
The Department of Homeland Security stepped up efforts to quell the escalating fentanyl epidemic within the United States by deploying hundreds of federal law enforcement and investigators to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of its new Operation Blue Lotus.
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COVID-19 death rates varied dramatically across US, major analysis finds
A new analysis published Monday found COVID-19 deaths varied dramatically across the U.S. with Arizona having the highest rates and Hawaii having the lowest.
A hectic week for abortion policy with laws and lawsuits
The U.S. abortion landscape is far from settled nine months after the U.S. Supreme Court ended the nationwide right to terminate a pregnancy.
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Democrat blocks GOP bill to end Biden's vaccine requirement for non-US travelers
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., blocked legislation on Wednesday that would have ended the vaccination requirement for non-US travelers, a bill pushed by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah.
Why millions of people could lose Medicaid next month
Health officials are bracing for chaos as states begin to determine — for the first time in three years — who is eligible for Medicaid, as a key pandemic policy of guaranteed eligibility ends. Advo…
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Invasive group A strep on the rise in parts of the US: What to know
Five children have died of invasive Strep A so far this year in Illinois.
COVID-19 Public Health Order set to expire; what's next?
“If you're sick, stay home. That sort of simple advice that's been true was true before the pandemic continues to be true,” Patrick Allen, the New Mexico Department of Health Secretary said.
www.koat.comThe Hill hears Moderna out
CEO Stéphane Bancel is expected to defend the company’s plans to sharply raise the price of its Covid vaccine.
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White House to disband Covid response team in May: report
The White House will disband its covid response team by May as the pandemic continues to recede, according to reports.
What to know about new research on coffee and heart risks
New research finds that drinking caffeinated coffee did not significantly affect one kind of heart rhythm that results in extra beats.
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COVID fraud victims are still struggling to clear their names
Identity theft victims are still struggling under the weight of massive fraud incurred under the federal government's COVID relief program.
Loss of smell following COVID-19 recovery: How long could it last?
In a recent study posted to the Preprints with The Lancet* server, researchers in China conducted a multi-center, retrospective study to gather data on the prevalence of olfactory dysfunction (OD) after three years of recovering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
www.news-medical.netBiden administration plans revamp of organ transplant system
The Biden administration said Wednesday it will attempt to break up the network that runs the nation’s organ transplant system as part of a broader modernization effort. More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year — but that’s not nearly enough to...
COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted access to medicines for noncommunicable diseases
WHO published a new report Access to NCD medicines: emergent issues during the COVID-19 pandemic and key structural factors, today, to highlight the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to noncommunicable disease (NCD) medicines, and the policies and strategies implemented by countries to...
What made Beethoven sick? DNA from his hair offers clues
Scientists have pulled DNA from Ludwig van Beethoven's hair to look for clues about his many health problems and hearing loss.
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All types of hormonal birth control raise breast cancer risk slightly, study finds
All types of hormonal contraceptives carry a small increased risk of breast cancer.
What is perimenopause? The often-overlooked phase of menopause, explained.
You've heard of menopause, but what about perimenopause? Here's what you should know about this fertility phase.
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Sen. Ron Johnson confronts HHS secretary about redacted Fauci emails on COVID-19 origins
Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra sparred over redacted emails from Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.
The Covid vaccine king on Biden world's nerves
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Vasovagal syncope caused meteorologist's on-air collapse. Here's what to know about it.
CBS Los Angeles viewers witnessed meteorologist Alissa Carlson faint live on air over the weekend.
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